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Rolling for rights

September 1 2013 // News

The Movement Citoyen Handicap-Québec staged a slow-moving, peaceful protest Sunday to demand equal rights for the disabled.

The participants, those severely disabled, sight impaired and otherwise unable to work in traditional jobs, made their way from Lafontaine Park to Premier Pauline Marois’ office in traditional and motorized wheelchairs.

According to the Gazette, the MCHQ claims it is the first demonstration of its kind to bring attention to problems in the provinces social aid program.

CJLO News - August 30 2013

August 30 2013 // News
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Indonesian school official criticized for proposing virginity test

August 30 2013 // News
In the district of South Sumatra in Indonesia, a school official is getting flak for proposing a virginity test for graduating female high school students. 
 
In a report by Al-Jazeera, Muhammad Rasyid proposed the idea, following a recent arrest of six high school students for alleged prostitution. 
 
The public was outraged. Indonesian officials on Tuesday denounced it, calling it excessive and unethical, and activists have accused Rasyid of promoting sexual violence against women. 
 

Air Canada issues pay out for bumped passengers

August 30 2013 // News

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Air Canada passengers who get bumped from their flights will now receive up to 800 dollars in compensation depending on the length of the delay.

According to CBC News, the new rules passed by the Canadian Transportation Agency coming into effect on September 18th mean financial compensation for those who get bumped from a flight without volunteering for it.

Delays less than two hours will result in compensation of $200, $400 for anywhere between 2 and 6 hours, and $800 for delays over six hours.

Integrity law causing backlog of roadwork projects

August 30 2013 // News

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Negotiations with striking agricultural workers in Colombia to begin

August 28 2013 // News

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Protests against the Columbian governments agricultural policies reach their ninth day as the strike for agricultural workers continue.

After days of violent protests, President Juan Manuel Santos has agreed to enter negotiations with agricultural workers.

Protesters are concerned that the government’s agricultural trade agreements with  the USA and the EU will benefit big farms and multinationals, effectively wiping away small-scale farmers with costs.

New Whitehorse women's shelter to provide support and lodging for victims of abuse

August 28 2013 // News

A transitional home for women and children fleeing domestic abuse has opened in Whitehorse.

The shelter is named Betty's Haven. It is named after Gwich'in Elder Betty Sjodin. Sjodin has worked as a women's advocate for over 30 years.

Women staying at the shelter will have access to legal aid, community and health services, and affordable housing for up to eighteen months.

Yukon Premier Darrell Pasloski said the government is aware of the issues faced by women in Yukon and that they understand the "importance of making sure that women and children in crisis…have the support that they need".

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August 28 2013 // News
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Councilors oppose borough budget freezes

August 27 2013 // News

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Montreal city councilors have voiced their disapproval with the possibility of a budget freeze for Montreal Island’s boroughs.

CBC News reports, that former interim mayor Michael Applebaum made the announcement before he stepped down amid corruption allegations in June.

Current interim mayor, Laurent Blanchard said the freeze is necessary for the central city to avoid a massive shortfall.

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August 26 2013 // News
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Midwive workers group asks for better pay from the government

August 26 2013 // News

Professional midwives in Quebec have been negotiating with the provincial government for better pay.

Oil Spill in BC Could Overwhelm Province

August 26 2013 // News

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Officials in B.C. have said that documents show the province lacks the ability to manage oil spills from current and future expanded oil traffic.

According to the Vancouver Sun, factors such as Ottawa dealing with coastal oil spills from Quebec, an inadequate staff at the Ministry of Environment and insufficient technology to clean oil spills properly mean that even a moderate spill could overwhelm the province’s ability to respond.

U.N. inspectors allowed to investigate alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria

August 26 2013 // News

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United Nations inspectors will be visiting the site of an alleged chemical weapons attack, which killing over 350 people in al-Ghouta, Syria.

Aljazeera is reporting the Syrian government has agreed to a ceasefire during the UN’s investigation, starting on Monday.

This puts added pressure on the Obama administration to intervene.  

Syria has warned that an attack would have dire consequences. 

CJLO News - August 23 2013

August 23 2013 // News
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ConU student to fight in court for police injustice during Maple Spring

August 23 2013 // News

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Pharmacist-Province Talks Break Down

August 23 2013 // News

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Talks for new services to be offered by pharmacies starting September 3rd have failed. 

According to the Gazette, the talks between Quebec pharmacists and Health Department broke down Thursday.

Pharmacies were going to offer seven new services, which was reduced to three, including prescribing medication for minor conditions, prescribing medication when a diagnosis isn’t required, and modifying prescriptions.

Rwandan refugee arrested in Uganda

August 23 2013 // News
A high level Rwandan refuge living in Uganda was arrested on Wednesday. The story making headlines isn't his arrest but the refusal to extradite him.
 
BBC News reports, that Joel Mutabazi was arrested by Ugandan police despite having U.N. approved asylum in the eastern African country.
 
Mutabazi is an ex-Rwandan presidential guard. He was arrested on suspicions of criminal activity before he fled Rwanda.
 
While it has not been confirmed, it is believed that Rwanda ordered his arrest.
 

Toronto police officer charged with shooting teen in custody, granted bail

August 21 2013 // News
The Toronto Police Officer charged with shooting a teenager while in custody has been granted bail.
 
CTV News reports, that Constable James Forcillo turned himself in on Tuesday morning after being charged with the murder of 18 year old Sammy Yatim.
 
The incident occurred last July 27th when Forcillo pulled Yatim's streetcar over in a district of downtown Toronto. It was captured by witnesses and posted on YouTube and it shows the officer shooting the teen while in custody.
 

Restrictions on religious symbols in Quebec political buildings, advances

August 21 2013 // News

The Quebec government is advancing its restrictions of religious symbols.

According to the CBC, a leaked document of the governments “Charter of Quebec Value’s” plans to forbid headwear of Sikh, Jewish, and Muslim in the workplace and public institutions.

This potential legislation comes after a fiery debate on Quebec soccer fields, the ban on turbans what only just lifted by the Quebec Soccer Federation.

Liberal leader Phillippe Couillard suggests that the proposal will distract from more important economic issues in Quebec.

Innu Nation confronts N. L. government over caribou dump

August 21 2013 // News

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The Innu Nation is condemning the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources for dumping dozens of caribou corpses in a landfill.

Prote Poker, the grand chief of the Innu Nation, claimed it was "a sin" to dispose of the caribou in this way. The most sacred parts of the animals, such as the hides, antlers, and bones, could still have been used by his people.

CJLO News - August 21 2013

August 21 2013 // News
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CJLO News - August 19 2013

August 19 2013 // News
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Big-box store's workers union splits up

August 19 2013 // News

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Riot in Blainville leads to mass arrests

August 19 2013 // News

A night of celebration turned to rioting Saturday night in Blainville, leading to the arrest of almost 20 people.

According to CTV News, the riot started shortly after about 200 people refused to leave after an outdoor performance by Les Trois Accords at the Blainville en fete festival.

Rioters tossed objects at police, including bottles, and flipped a police car and set it on fire.

Local police, along with the SQ and other nearby local forces, arrested 19 people, 10 of which were minors between the ages of 14 and 22.

QS joins campaign against Russian anti-gay legislation

August 19 2013 // News

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Quebec Solidaire is joining the campaign against Russia’s controversial anti-gay legislation.

The Gazette is reporting the political party made their presence felt on the streets during Pride community day supporting sexual diversity. 

They hope to put pressure on the Canadian government and the country’s Olympic committees to make a move announcing their disapproval of the law passed in June.

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